Cleopatra in Spacehttp://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra
Official site for the comic by Mike MaihackTue, 15 Nov 2016 17:11:08 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3Safe in Spacehttp://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/2016/11/15/safe-in-space/
http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/2016/11/15/safe-in-space/#respondTue, 15 Nov 2016 17:11:08 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3827Kids are being bullied more than ever. It’s bad enough when we as adults bully each other, but it is something that should never, EVER be allowed to happen in our schools. So whether you are black or white, brown or blue; have tentacles, four arms or only two; know that Cleo has your back, and I do too.

Click each image for a hi-res downloadable pdf suitable for printing and coloring.

At NYCC this past weekend, I revealed the cover for CLEOPATRA IN SPACE #4: THE GOLDEN LION. The series now contains 100% more otter and will be out next summer. :)

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Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:04:05 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3815First up, thanks for the feedback on my last post! Looks like most are cool with me just posting here every now and then, so that’sa what ima gonna do. (No clue why I just started talking like Mario there).

Also, I’m going to be traveling to a few places over the next couple of months, starting with NYCC this weekend. I’ll be there Saturday only, so here is where to catch me if you’re there.

1:30pm-2:30pm | Live! Comics drawing with Mike Maihack and Norm Feuti

Learn how to draw comics with this live demonstration by authors Mike Maihack (Cleopatra in Space) and Norm Feuti (The King of Kazoo).

4:00pm-5:00pm | You Can Be the Next Scholastic Graphix Artist!

Find out how to get published by Scholastic, the #1 graphic novel publisher for children! What does it take to be published by Scholastic’s Graphix imprint? Join Graphix editors David Saylor, Cassandra Pelham, and Adam Rau alongside authors Norm Feuti, Raina Telgemeier, and Mike Maihack to find out how.

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http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/2016/09/27/the-exciting-world-of-mike-maihack/#commentsTue, 27 Sep 2016 16:20:33 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3812First things first, happy autumn! Secondly, apologies for completely neglecting this blog/website all summer. I’ve been working furiously on Cleo 4 in order to make my deadline in a couple of months. I’m about 130 pages in and, at this point, I feel I can confidently say it’s going to be the best looking one yet. I think it’s also the best written one, but I’ll leave that to everyone else to decide.

While I’m here, how vital is it for me to actually be updating this blog? I assume most of my readers have gravitated to the social nets to get their news on The Exciting World of Mike Maihack and/or Cleopatra in Space, but just in case I’m wrong, please leave a comment to make me feel bad for abandoning you. I’m serious. Even if it’s anonymous. If there are enough readers still regularly checking here, I’ll do a better job at regularly updating here. Promise.

And with that out of the way, I present to you a roundup of various interviews I’ve done over the past few months to prove I am still very much alive.

For those who like to listen:
I chatted with Aaron Williams about comics and positivity on his Comic Manifest podcast.

For those who like to read:
I talked about all sorts of stuff over at Multiverse (had fun with this one).

For those who like to read but have an extremely short attention span:
I answered seven questions from seven-year-old Bridget for her blog, Bridget and the Books.

I’ll be at the annual American Library Association conference and trade show this weekend, easier known as ALA. You’ll be able to find me in Artist Alley, Booth 409 (near the graphic novel and gaming stage). I’d make a map, but Artist Alley is just two rows- you shouldn’t have any problem finding me if I happen to be a person you are looking for. Here are some other places and times you can find me!

Description: Many comics and graphic novel creators start out as fans and fandom today is providing young writers and artists more opportunities to explore and develop their work. Panelists will discuss why fandom is important in supporting new creators, what were their experiences in fandom and how did it help or hinder the development of their work and how they feel as mentors for the next generations of comics creators.
Authors: Ben Hatke, Joey Wieser, Mike Maihack, Eddie Pitman
Moderator: Scott Robins

SATURDAY, June 25th Scholastic Signing 10:00am-11:00amLocation: Scholastic Booth #1236First 60 in line get a free copy of Cleo #1

I’ll also be in attendance at the Scholastic Literary Event Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Rosen Centre Junior Ballroom (Lobby Level) if you can’t catch me at any of those places I mentioned above. I’m not presenting, just hanging out enjoying everyone’s company.

And, if you like cats or books or watercolors of cats reading books, you can bid on this piece I painted for the silent auction.

I think that’s it! ALA has become one of my favorite weekends of the year (and librarians some of my favorite people). Hopefully I’ll see a few of you there!

Following these two dates, I’ll be at ALA Orlando June 24-27. I’ll post a final schedule that weekend once I have it.

Hope to see you!

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Tue, 24 May 2016 18:54:32 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3781MegaCon is this weekend in Orlando, FL! Extended this year to four big days, May 26-29. I’ll be there of course (I’m always there) but the layout is much different than in the past. Hopefully this map will make it easy to find me (click to enlarge it). I’ll be in Artist Alley, table 168.

I’ll have all three Cleo books on hand plus some new prints. I’ll be doing watercolor sketches too, but I don’t take on a lot so find me early if you want one. Also feel free to wish me a happy birthday on Friday! If you want to bring me cake, that’s fine too.

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Mon, 09 May 2016 14:39:33 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3778I was interviewed as part of the Children’s Book Week blog tour last week. Click HERE if you want to read about me gushing over X-Men (and maybe some fun Cleo facts as well).

Thanks to John Green for conducting the interview and YA Bibliophile for hosting it.

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Thu, 05 May 2016 14:50:51 +0000http://www.cowshell.com/cleopatra/?p=3657

I’m pleased to share the soundtrack for Cleopatra in Space #3: Secret of the Time Tablets! Like the previous two, this is a somewhat lyrical, mostly musical companion to the graphic novel. All of the songs below were selected and specifically arranged by me to help set the tone for Secret of the Time Tablets, hopefully give a touch more emotional resonance to the story, and occasionally foreshadow events of things to come. Enjoy!

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Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:02:49 +0000http://operationspacecat.com/cleopatra/?p=3745Today is the day! The third book in the CLEOPATRA IN SPACE series, Secret of the Time Tablets, is now out wherever books are sold. Please help me in sharing the news.

Cleo 3 wraps up the first of two trilogies for the series. For those who haven’t read any of the books yet, now’s a good time to start. There will be a time jump with Book 4 which sets up a new story arc.

Here’s the cover copy:

Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They’re in search of information about the time tablets that could determine Cleo’s fate — whether she wants them to or not. But the group is separated when Xaius Octavian’s fleet attacks their ship, and Cleo and Akila are on their own until they run into an old nemesis. Will Cleo find the information she needs and get out of Hykosis alive?

If you want a signed copy of any–or all–of the Cleopatra in Space books, those can be ordered from my local bookshop, Inkwood Books. No extra price, just indicate you want a signed copy in your order comments.

To order from your local comic shop, let them know the book is available through Diamond – code: FEB161548. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com or call 1-800-COMIC-BOOK.

Lastly, here’s a Secret of the Time Tablets wallpaper — DOWNLOAD HERE. :)

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Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:30:09 +0000http://www.cowshell.com/cleopatra/?p=3593The third book in the CLEOPATRA IN SPACE series, Secret of the Time Tablets, will be out this month! It is, if you’ll allow me this momentary lapse of being humble, the best book in the series yet. A lot of stuff that the webcomic was leading up to ended up within it’s pages (reworked a bit of course) plus it […]]]>

The third book in the CLEOPATRA IN SPACE series, Secret of the Time Tablets, will be out this month! It is, if you’ll allow me this momentary lapse of being humble, the best book in the series yet. A lot of stuff that the webcomic was leading up to ended up within it’s pages (reworked a bit of course) plus it wraps up the first story arc of the graphic novels. Now’s a really good time to read the whole series if–for whatever crazy reason–you’ve been holding off on doing so far.

Here’s the cover copy:

Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They’re in search of information about the time tablets that could determine Cleo’s fate — whether she wants them to or not. But the group is separated when Xaius Octavian’s fleet attacks their ship, and Cleo and Akila are on their own until they run into an old nemesis. Will Cleo find the information she needs and get out of Hykosis alive?

My local bookshop, Inkwood Books, will have a limited number of signed copies that you can order here. No extra price, just mention you want a signed copy in your order comments. This goes for all three volumes.

To order from your local comic shop, let them know the book is available through Diamond – code: FEB161548. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com or call 1-800-COMIC-BOOK.

Lastly, here’s a Secret of the Time Tablets wallpaper — DOWNLOAD HERE. :)

A week late posting this*, but The Beat currently has an exclusive 16 page excerpt of Cleopatra in Space #3. Enjoy!

*I have a good excuse. My 4 yr-old son is recovering from heart surgery, it was the Easter holidays, I’m desperately trying not to fall more behind on Cleo 4 than I already am (it’s looking great btw!), and sometimes, in the midst of social networking, I forget I have an actual website to update. I’ll be better about it! Promise! Just in case, maybe follow me on twitter if you aren’t already?

A year late on this, but I just posted the first 20 pages of Cleopatra in Space #2: The Thief and the Sword. Ideally, none of you need to read them because you’ve already got the book. :) If not, hopefully this preview will help entice you to seek it out.